The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI (07 - 09) vs. Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD 4WD Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 31,800

€ 34,900

€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI is 3.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 4.3 inches lower than the Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD.
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
64.8
73.6
81.5
69.1
73.1
80.9
73.6 in
Width
73.1 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
64.8 in
Height
69.1 in
108.3
184.1
108.8
180.5
184.1 in
Length
180.5 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
108.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
3902 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb

Weight Difference:
540 lb
12.16 %

General
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
ER
Generation
KJ
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with engagement by the vehicle's operator

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
2.8 L / 137 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3800 rpm
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
256 hp
175 hp
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
280 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
Performance
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
130 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
▶ REPLAY
15.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.38 lb/hp
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
15.24 lb/hp
25.38 lb/hp
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
23 mpg
26 mpg
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
17 mpg
city
20 mpg
29 mpg
highway
31 mpg
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
420 mi
Range
483 mi
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
420 mi
483 mi
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
Environmental Impact
193.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
185.2 kWh
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
193.3 kWh
185.2 kWh
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft








38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.5 cu ft